The United States is preparing to make a third launch of the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile after two successful ones
What is known
AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon -very problematic development. In fiscal year 2022 (begins October 1, 2021), the authorities had to cut funding for the program by $161 million after a string of setbacks.
But after failure came success.This year, the United States Air Force carried out two launches of the AGM-183A ARRW, which were successful. The first launch took place in May, and the second - in July, i.е. with an interval of two months. The latest test drew a line under the launch vehicle test phase and brought it closer to the start of full testing of the entire system.
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Representatives of the US Air Force are now happyhow the AGM-183A ARRW tests are going, and say that the next tests will be a big step in the development of the program. The rocket is being developed by Lockheed Martin. The manufacturer emphasized that the next tests will be more difficult than a series of booster tests.
The Air Force wants a combat versionAGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon until the end of 2023. Lockheed Martin says that this is a difficult task, but the company will do everything possible to complete the project on time.
Source: Defense News
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